Decadently Delicious Low-Glycemic Chocolate Filled Coconut Nougats

I was experimenting with making delicious alternatives to the typical candy treats that people become addicted to. I wanted something that tasted decadently delicious and was also gluten and dairy free, low glycemic, nutritious and safe even for diabetics. Here’s what I came up with. They are similar to “Mounds” bars, which I used to love as a kid.

They are low-glycemic, raw, and quick and easy to make, as well as bursting with flavor and blood-sugar-balancing nutrients.

This is how I made them. Feel free to substitute for the ingredients you have on hand, and comment with your version below.

Put in a silicon mold of your desired shape and allow to harden in the freezer (about 15 minutes). If you don’t have molds, pour into a parchment-lined baking dish and cut to desired shapes when partially hardened (they will tend to be irregular in shape)

Combine the melted cacao, coconut oil, and sweetener in a medium-sized bowl. Once the coconut mixture you put in the freezer is hardened, remove from the freezer and dip into the chocolate mixture.

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and place back into the freezer until hardened. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.

These are sure to delight your family, as well as satisfy your sweet tooth!

Next time I make them I will experiment with adding therapeutic herbs to them. I bet they would be great with cordyceps.